WordPress search doesn't index Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) values by default because they're stored in the wp_postmeta table, not the wp_posts table. To make ACF data searchable and filterable, developers can use one of three popular plugins: FacetWP (faceted navigation with Ajax, best for large datasets and complex
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Why ACF data isn’t searchable or filterable by defaultWhat is an ACF filter?Popular plugins for ACF search filtersUsing FacetWP for advanced ACF filteringUsing Search & Filter Pro for ACF search filtersHow to use ACF: Better Search to index custom field valuesWhat’s the difference between FacetWP and Search & Filter Pro?Building a custom ACF search filter with WP_QueryFAQs about ACF Search FiltersSort: